Property of the Crown, then royal residence, Chenonceau Castle is an exceptional site not only because of its original design, the richness of its collections, its furniture and its decorations, but also because of its destiny, since it was loved, administrated and protected by women, who were all extraordinary and who, for the most part have marked history.

For the historical background, the “Château des Dames” was built in 1513 by Katherine Briçonnet, and successively embellished by Diane de Poitiers then Catherine de Medici. Chenonceau was protected from the hardship of the revolution by Madame Dupin.

The iron, but very feminine, fist in the velvet glove has always preserved Chenonceau during times of conflict and war in order to make it forever a place of peace.

Chenonceau Castle has an exceptional museum collection of the Old Masters’ paintings: Murillo, Le Tintoret, Nicolas Poussin, Le Corrège, Rubens, Le Primatice, Van Loo... as well as an extremely rare selection of Flanders Tapestries from the 16th century.

Throughout its history, this emblematic Castle has always attracted talent and inspired great artists. Conveying beauty and combining the elegance of architecture with that of the spirit is also sharing an elegant way of life.

At Chenonceau Castle, the flower display in every sumptuously furnished room adds to its elegance. The room of Five Queens, the living room of Louis XIV, the grand gallery overlooking the River Cher, fabulous kitchens constructed in the piers of the bridge, the Green Cabinet of Catherine de Medici...Step by step, Chenonceau takes you back in time to share its dreams and reveal its secrets.

A visionary castle, from the Renaissance up until the Age of Enlightenment, Chenonceau has always benefited from innovation, heir of the greatest thinkers and philosophers of the time. Today, its guests, who come from all over the world, discover the quality of its reception, thanks to a free visit or audio guide with iPod video (in 11 languages).

- Blois downtown

- Elevators

- Free wifi

- New Beds

- Next to a public parking

All the rooms are different and well equippedAn elevator serves all four levels above – Our rooms are equipped with new bedding, shower or bath and toilet, flat screen TV with international channels (TNT - BBC - TVE - ARD) and unlimited free HD WifiThe nearest public car park is 2 minute walk from the hotel.

The cultural landscape of the Loire Valley was classified as World Heritage by the UNESCO in November 2000. Blois, our city, is located in Loir-et-Cher, in the heart of Loire Valley, on the banks of the Loire. Epicenter of the Châteaux of the Loire Valley, Blois is easy to reach with the highway (Autoroute A10) and with the train (Paris-Bordeaux line)Annie & Jacky Barilleau, the owners of the Hotel de France et de Guise, welcome you with professionalism. They are described as attentive and careful.